Short Story Swap INTL Round 3- Mist

Thanks for posting writing swaps -- I'll probably join all of them as I like to have goals, not necessarily prompts but prompts are okay too. I often write shorter short stories as so many journals want flash fiction,(under 1000 words). 5000 is quite a bit of story telling -- challenging.

@junemoon I balked slightly at the long length too, but it will certainly get the writing muscles moving! I just realized I have only a few days left to finish #2. :o

I’ve already made mine! I can’t wait to send!

I’ve already made mine! I can’t wait to send!

After the intense pressure to get the May one done (I started late,) I almost didn't join this one. 5k is SO MANY words for a short story. But then I had a fun idea in another genre. I think between starting early and choosing something a little more light, I will be able to write faster. ;)

Question for everyone! (Of course I will also address my swap partner directly once they've been assigned.)

This would go as a major trigger warning, (or, in the event my partner is averse, I will edit parts out for them!) but everyone happens to read my comment and wants to weigh in before partners are assigned, that'd be cool. :D

So, um. I didn't have any intention of this story taking an erotic turn. But it did. And while it's not gonna be super explicit, and I can cut it for the swap (the characters having sex is part of the story, but the scene itself could be edited down to a fairly tame line or two if needed,) ... it might get a little, um ... funky.

Again, not at ALL what I expected. Not my usual type of writing. :o

I'll definitely address my partner when they are assigned...

But if ya happen to read this, would you, personally, if you turned out to be my recipient, rather I clip those bits for the swap?

So if I understand correctly it has to be about mist?

@FeltPrincess I can't speak for anyone else's behalf but that'd be fine with me!

@Babsiepoo As I understand it, a prompt is for inspiration or a jumping-off point. Mist should be mentioned or featured in the story in more than just a single passing instance, but does not have to be the focus or plot of the story.

Al may correct me if I am wrong.

@kazthegoose cool ty Lol

I would love to read all of your stories omg!! I’m so excited :)

@FeltPrincess thank you!!

Hey all- so sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on as much these last few days and sadly swap-bot doesn't seem to send notifications for comments. @junemoon @feltprincess I totally agree on the length- it can be quite difficult to crank out a 5,000 word story in a week! I will leave this one at the limit it's at, but for all future swaps in this Short Story series I'll be lowering the requirements to 2,000-5,000 words, and extending the "writing period" to 2 weeks. It's the first swap series I've hosted so there were bound to be a few bumps in the road :) @feltprincess I'd personally be a-ok receiving a story of that nature, but I'll assign partners in a second so you can ask whomever you get paired with directly! @babsiepoo the prompt is meant as a way to get things flowing. it can be about mist, contain mist, be an allegory for mist, whatever floats your boat! As long as it's either obvious to the reader what the connection is, or you include a note explaining the route you took I hope that helps- please feel free to message me if you have any more questions or concerns! -Al <3

ALSO- I forgot to mention, I am starting 2 new series (aside from this and the poetry series I already run) soon- a flash fiction one (50-1500 words) and a micro-fiction (less than 50 words) postcard one if you're looking for something much more bite-sized. Thanks again!

To answer original question: I'm always okay with sex however explicit if it is integral to the story.
The addition of a flash fiction series is fine. The super short doesn't appeal to me but, hey,I I've got plenty to do so I can skip that. I have mixed feelings about prompts, these have worked okay as part of the story ... so far unsure about 'marbles" but have a sidewise idea. I agree babsiepoo, I love reading what others have done with a challenge, maybe once this gets rolling comfortably we can have a method of asking to see other's stories and receive them by email just as extras. Just a thought.